I am traveling from the US. What identification documents are required by Customs and Immigration to cross the US/Canadian Border?
If you are traveling by air, land (car or bus) or water (ferry), you will need a valid passport. Check with your airline or click on the links below for more information. When traveling between Canada and the United States it will be necessary to pass through Customs at the border. They’ll ask to see your ID, ask about your citizenship and ask you to produce proof of citizenship. Identification is necessary for Customs and Immigration. Due to heightened security at the United States/Canadian border crossing, it is recommended that all travelers travel with a passport. However, if you are a United States born or Canadian born citizen traveling without a passport you will need to provide a photo ID, such as a driver’s license, and an original or certified copy of a birth certificate as proof of citizenship. Remember, it is the traveler’s responsibility to prove his/her citizenship. If you are not a United States or Canadian born citizen, you will be required to have a passport and possib
If you are traveling by air, land (car or bus) or water (ferry), you will need a valid passport. Check with your airline or click on the links below for more information. When traveling between Canada and the United States it will be necessary to pass through Customs at the border. They’ll ask to see your ID, ask about your citizenship and ask you to produce proof of citizenship. Identification is necessary for Customs and Immigration. Due to heightened security at the United States/Canadian border crossing, it is recommended that all travelers travel with a passport, Nexus Card or enhanced drivers license approved by the US Customs and Immigration. This link to the Canadian/US Government Travel Documents Website provides the best up to date information for travelers both to and from the US and other countries. Remember, it is the traveler’s responsibility to prove his/her citizenship. If you are not a United States or Canadian born citizen, you will be required to have a passport and
